Lafayette Country French Pool and Landscape

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional side yard garden in New Orleans with brick pavers and a water feature.

Backyard Entertaining Space Add to Golf Course Views

This Northern Colorado home was elevated with the addition of a small water feature within the front courtyard and additional entertaining space in the back, including a fire pit and additional patio space.

Residential Ideas

Louis Contino Landscaping

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional backyard garden in New York with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Pacific Palisades Estate

Leyva & Wilde, Inc.

Small transitional courtyard partial sun formal garden in Los Angeles with a water feature and gravel for spring.

Arcadia Dry Garden

Sacred Space Garden Design Inc

A one of a kind hand made urn recirculates water to deliver a relaxing sound feature. The fountain is surrounded with drought tolerant Mediterranean plants as well as succulents & Dimondia ground cover.Karen Miller Decomposed granite is seen in the immediate foreground; decorative crushed gravel & Arizona Rosa sandstone completes the picture.

Grant Contemporary Landscape

Northwest Native Landscapes LLC

Rainwater is celebrated as the focal point in this backyard garden. The angled deck provides enough space for a morning coffee, then transitions down onto a natural stone patio for large gatherings. A deep plant bed was created against the garage to showcase plant textures and soften the patio space. The curved edge of the patio mimics the irregular shape of the corner rain garden, with a gently sloping lawn in between the two spaces. Natural boulders form the edge of the rain garden, while swaths of rushes and other water-loving plants provide all season interest.

Gardens & Plantings

Perennial Lawn And Garden

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional front yard partial sun driveway in Seattle with brick pavers and a water feature.

Large Bird Bath Handcrafted Bubbling Rock Fountain Kit

Blue Thumb

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional backyard partial sun garden for spring with a water feature.

Waterfall

Boilini Company

Waterfall was designed and built to drowned out noise from a near by road.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional backyard garden in Chicago with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Transitional Landscape

Inspiration for a transitional backyard garden in Columbus with a water feature.

WINDSOR PARKWAY

DDLA Design Landscape Architecture

Located in University Park, Texas, this residence provided a dramatic pool and garden renovation creating a transitional outdoor space with clean lines and sophisticated design details. The project included a pool renovation adding new tile and fountain jets, along with formalized landscape plantings around the perimeter and new concrete step pads for outdoor seating & entertainment. The rear garden terminates with a decorative wall fountain feature with brick detailing to match the house. The project is enhanced at night with decorative lanterns, landscape lighting and sting lights overhanging the entire garden.

Carmel CA

Robert Shuler Design

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Design ideas for a transitional courtyard formal garden in Other with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Serrao

J. Montgomery Designs, Inc.

Transitional backyard garden in San Francisco with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Lemon Ranch

SoCal Contractor

Lori Dennis Interior Design Erika Bierman Photography
Photo of an expansive transitional front yard full sun garden in Los Angeles with a water feature.

Townhouse Gardens

Garden Gate Landscaping

Charles W. Bowers/Garden Gate Landscaping, Inc.
Small transitional backyard partial sun garden in DC Metro with a water feature and natural stone pavers for summer.

Water Features

Complete Ponds

Large transitional backyard partial sun formal garden in Sacramento with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Fairview Home

Notting Hill Interiors Inc.

Mid-sized transitional courtyard garden in Dallas with a water feature and concrete pavers.

Terrasse bois Ambiance Zen Contempoaine

Home extérieur - Bureau d'étude

Photo of a small transitional backyard garden in Lille with a water feature.

The Entertaining Garden

Matthew Murrey Design

Designed to entertain, this site was maximized to create an extension of the home. The project boasts a complete outdoor kitchen, multiple covered seating areas, a gas fireplace, outdoor TV's and state-of-the-art sound system, a pool, spa, and putting green. From daytime swimming to an intimate evening dinner party, followed by a late night game on the putting green, this backyard has something for the whole family to enjoy.

Lush Hillside

David Thorne Landscape Architect

Inspiration for a transitional sloped garden in San Francisco with a water feature and natural stone pavers.

Transitional Garden Design Ideas with a Water Feature

Get Inspired by Transitional Gardens on Houzz

A lot of the time when you get home from a long day at work, all you want to do is wind down. Where better to do this than in your very own transitional garden at home? If you do it right, a great garden design can send you right into holiday mode. But where to start? There’s so many styles to choose from when it comes to garden design. Whether you want to create a tropical, modern, contemporary, beach style or country garden - or something else entirely - the large garden image gallery on Houzz has got you covered. Get inspired and collect your ideas to narrow down your desired garden style and features.

How to Create a Transitional Garden for Your Home

Depending on which style you’re going for, be sure to know what makes a transitional garden and if it’s appropriate for your climate. You may want to consider adding a deck or other landscaping features, but the plants you choose will mostly dictate your style and what kind of ongoing maintenance is required. Don’t worry if your backyard isn’t very spacious - there are many plants that can thrive even in a small space and allow you to turn your space into a little paradise of your own, regardless of size.

Decide which plants to use

The greenery you choose is critical to your look. For example, if you’re trying to create a tropical garden palm trees and bamboo are your go-to options. Other popular options are golden cane palm trees and fern for ground cover. From there you can add some colour with bright flowers like frangipani, hibiscus or bromeliads. All these are actually quite hardy plants, so once established, your tropical garden is actually quite easy to maintain. Use this structure and apply it to your style. Research which plants you need to set your base for a transitional garden and go from there.

Add some decor

If the plants don’t quite do it for you yet, or if you want to add some extra wow-factor, consider adding some extra features. Even if you can’t accommodate a swimming pool, hot tub or pond, you could look at smaller water features. Simple rocks can also have a great effect, while statues and gnomes will add some extra character. Don’t forget to add some furniture so you have a nice place to sit and enjoy your garden!

Need some help?

Once you know what you want your garden to look like, it may be hard to make it a reality on your own. If that is the case for you, consider consulting a professional to help you with your transitional garden design. Every photo you find on Houzz will lead you to the local pro that did the job, so you won’t have a problem picking the perfect person to help! Whether you need a gardener in Brisbane, a landscape architect in Melbourne or a fireplace installer in Sydney, you can be sure to find one on Houzz.